Giske Wetlands System, Vigra Island

#1 among attractions in Vigra Island

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The Giske Wetlands System is a Ramsar site located in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It consists of six separate protected areas: two nature reserves and four wildlife sanctuaries. One of the nature reserves lies on the island of Giske and the five other areas are located on the island of Vigra in the same municipality. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 62°33'45"N, 6°6'7"E

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Giske Wetlands System – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Giske Church, Valderøy Church, Giske Bridge, Alnes Lighthouse.

4.7 miS
Church
Giske Church, Giske Island
121 min walk • Giske Church is a 12th-century marble parish church of the Church of Norway in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the south side of the island of Giske, about 10 kilometres northwest of the town of Ålesund.
4.2 miS
Church
Valderøy Church, Valderøya
108 min walk • Valderøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the south side of the village of Nordstrand on the island of Valderøya. It is the church for the Valderøy parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre.
3.8 miS
Bridge
Giske Bridge
98 min walk • The Giske Bridge is a concrete beam bridge between the islands of Valderøya and Giske in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The bridge is 552 metres long, the longest span is 52 metres, and the maximum clearance to the sea is 17 metres. The bridge has 11 spans.
7 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Alnes Lighthouse, Godøya
178 min walk • Alnes lighthouse was established in 1852 to guide fishing boats safely to the harbor of the small fishing community of Alnes on Godøy island on the west coast of Norway.
5.2 miW
Lighthouse
Erkna Lighthouse
134 min walk • Erkna Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located in the municipality of Giske, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It was established in 1869, and automated in 1988.
0.8 miW
Church
Vigra Church, Vigra Island
21 min walk • Vigra Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Haram Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the island of Vigra, about 3 kilometres southwest of the village of Roald.
7.2 miSE
Church
Ellingsøy Church, Ålesund
185 min walk • Ellingsøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on the island of Ellingsøya, just west of the village of Myklebost. It is the church for the Ellingsøy parish which is part of the Nordre Sunnmøre prosti in the Diocese of Møre.
5.3 miSE
Island
Ellingsøya
136 min walk • One of the most popular attractions on the island is the Ellingsøy Church, a historic and beautiful wooden church dating back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore the church's intricate architecture and serene surroundings, making it a must-see destination for...
7.1 miNE
Church
Haram Church, Haramsøya
182 min walk • Haram Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located in the village of Austnes on the island of Haramsøya.
1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Rørvikvatnet Nature Reserve, Vigra Island
25 min walk • The Rørvikvatnet Nature Reserve is located on the southeast part of Vigra island in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The area received protection in 1988 "to preserve an important wetland area with its appertaining plant communities, bird life, and other wildlife," according to the conservation regulations.
0.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Roaldsand Wildlife Sanctuary, Vigra Island
22 min walk • The Roaldsand Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the east side of Vigra island in the municipality of Giske in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.